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SOS emergency response efforts

Protracted crises

Global hunger crisis

Since 2021, the world has faced a steadily intensifying hunger crisis. Hunger threatens millions of children’s lives and jeopardizes their futures.

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Colombia humanitarian crisis 

Due to escalating violence, severe inflation and critical shortages of food, education and health care in Venezuela and Colombia, children are battling a dire humanitarian crisis. 

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Global climate crisis

Children around the world suffer from the devastating effects of climate change. But together, our global work can help children and their communities respond and adapt.

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Current emergencies

Israel & Palestine conflict 

After 15 months of devastating conflict, this ceasefire offers children in Palestine and Israel hope, but their healing is far from over. 

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War in Ukraine 

After three years of war in Ukraine, millions of children and families need critical humanitarian assistance. 

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Sudan conflict 

In April 2023, a brutal civil war erupted in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, and has been spreading steadily to eastern and southern Sudan.

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Somalia and Somaliland drought crisis ​

Somaliland is facing the worst drought in decades. For five years, an unprecedented drought has gripped the entire region leaving families and children in urgent need of relief. 

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Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Prolonged political unrest and armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has made it one of the most dangerous places in the world for children. 

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Past emergencies

Nigeria floods 

On September 10, 2024, millions of families in Maiduguri—the capital city of Borno State—Nigeria awoke to devasting flooding caused by the overflow of the Alau Dam in Konduga. 

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Syria earthquake

In 2023, a devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked Syria and Turkey, shattering lives and reducing entire communities to rubble.  

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Pakistan floods

In 2022, devastating floods submerged one-third of Pakistan.

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How you can help children now 

Donate to the Children in Crisis Fund  

Children need immediate aid to escape the devastating effects of hunger, violence and family separation. Your gift to the Children in Crisis Fund saves lives—providing food, shelter and psychological care to the most vulnerable. 

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Join the SOS Guardians  

Join the SOS Guardians and your compassionate monthly support will shield children in crisis worldwide. Your commitment delivers life-saving aid in the hardest to reach places when and where children need you most. 

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